The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (15 - 17) vs. Skoda Octavia RS 220 DSG (13 - 16)

€ 67,900
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (15 - 17) ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
€ 32,500
 Skoda Octavia RS 220 DSG (13 - 16) Skoda Octavia RS 220
€ 67,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,500

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 2.1 inches shorter, 0.1 inches narrower and 0.7 inches lower than the Skoda Octavia RS 220.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Skoda Octavia RS 220
56.3
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (15 - 17)
71.3
79.2
57
Blueprint Skoda Octavia RS 220 DSG (13 - 16)
71.4
79.4
71.3 in
Width
71.4 in
79.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.4 in
56.3 in
Height
57 in
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (15 - 17)
110.6
182.4
Blueprint Skoda Octavia RS 220 DSG (13 - 16)
105.5
184.4
182.4 in
Length
184.4 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
105.5 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Skoda Octavia RS 220
3759 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4828 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4215 lb
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
573 lb
15.24 %
Skoda Octavia RS 220 DSG (13 - 16)

General

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Skoda Octavia RS 220
F30
Generation
5E
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Skoda Octavia RS 220
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
N55-R20
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
404 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 6200 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
404 hp
217 hp
Skoda Octavia RS 220
443 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
443 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Skoda Octavia RS 220

Performance

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Skoda Octavia RS 220
188 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
4.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

197 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Octavia RS 220

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9.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.68 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
9.3 lb/hp
14.68 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia RS 220

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Skoda Octavia RS 220
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
37 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
31 mpg
37 mpg
Skoda Octavia RS 220
23 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
490 mi
Range
485 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
490 mi
485 mi
Skoda Octavia RS 220
Environmental Impact
144 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
121.2 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
144 kWh
121.2 kWh
Skoda Octavia RS 220
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Skoda Octavia RS 220
4
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1030 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
44.7 cu ft